MPDS EXAM PREP QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS
2025/2026
Post-Dispatch Instructions (PDIs) are: -ANSWER-Basic-level instructions given to the caller by
the EMD immediately after initiating dispatch. These are core specific treatments, warnings
or advice
Dispatch Life Support (DLS) -ANSWER-Providing care and Links to appropriate PAI or exit
instructions.
Axioms -ANSWER-Important features that are the basis of many decision-making processes
prior to dispatching
Agonal Breathing -ANSWER-Ineffective, deteriorating breathing pattern that lingers after the
heart has stopped. irregular, gasping breaths that precedes death.
6 Roles of EMD -ANSWER-Life Support Instruction provider
Field Communications
Logistics Coordinator
Life Impactor
Triage
Telephone Interrogator
Four Call Processing Objectives -ANSWER-1. Safety
2. System Response
3. Patient Care
4. Information for responders
Words in Capital letters -ANSWER-A definition is available for the word
, 5 Primary components of MPDS -ANSWER-1. Case Entry Protocol
2. Chief Complaint Protocol
3. Diagnostic and Instructional Tools
4. Pre-Arrival Instructions
5. Case Exit Protocols
6 Primary components of Chief Complaint Protocols -ANSWER-1. Key Questions
2. Determinant Descriptors
3. Post Dispatch Instructions (PDI)
4. Critical EMD Info
5. DLS Links
6. Additional Info
The Four Commandments of the EMD -ANSWER-1. Chief Complaint
2. Age
3. Status of Consciousness
4. Status of Breathing
Four Priority symptoms -ANSWER-1. Abnormal Breathing
2. Chest Pain / Discomfort
3. Decrease level of consciousness
4. SERIOUS Haemorrhage
Name some techniques for a child caller -ANSWER-1. Ask to speak to an adult (if child unable
to answer questions(
2. Go to child's level
3. Determine correct address
2025/2026
Post-Dispatch Instructions (PDIs) are: -ANSWER-Basic-level instructions given to the caller by
the EMD immediately after initiating dispatch. These are core specific treatments, warnings
or advice
Dispatch Life Support (DLS) -ANSWER-Providing care and Links to appropriate PAI or exit
instructions.
Axioms -ANSWER-Important features that are the basis of many decision-making processes
prior to dispatching
Agonal Breathing -ANSWER-Ineffective, deteriorating breathing pattern that lingers after the
heart has stopped. irregular, gasping breaths that precedes death.
6 Roles of EMD -ANSWER-Life Support Instruction provider
Field Communications
Logistics Coordinator
Life Impactor
Triage
Telephone Interrogator
Four Call Processing Objectives -ANSWER-1. Safety
2. System Response
3. Patient Care
4. Information for responders
Words in Capital letters -ANSWER-A definition is available for the word
, 5 Primary components of MPDS -ANSWER-1. Case Entry Protocol
2. Chief Complaint Protocol
3. Diagnostic and Instructional Tools
4. Pre-Arrival Instructions
5. Case Exit Protocols
6 Primary components of Chief Complaint Protocols -ANSWER-1. Key Questions
2. Determinant Descriptors
3. Post Dispatch Instructions (PDI)
4. Critical EMD Info
5. DLS Links
6. Additional Info
The Four Commandments of the EMD -ANSWER-1. Chief Complaint
2. Age
3. Status of Consciousness
4. Status of Breathing
Four Priority symptoms -ANSWER-1. Abnormal Breathing
2. Chest Pain / Discomfort
3. Decrease level of consciousness
4. SERIOUS Haemorrhage
Name some techniques for a child caller -ANSWER-1. Ask to speak to an adult (if child unable
to answer questions(
2. Go to child's level
3. Determine correct address
